Therapists working with infants were left astonished when James Corden revealed unexpected details about a visit to Archie and Meghan’s mansion.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, now residing in Montecito, California, shared that their talkative toddler has a new favorite word – “hydrate.”
This revelation came shortly after Harry disclosed on James Corden’s Late Late Show that Archie’s initial word had been the rather unusual choice of “crocodile,” sparking skepticism among critics who sought evidence of the 21-month-old’s advanced vocabulary.
During a recent interview, Meghan disclosed another quirky habit of their young son – reminding everyone to “drive safe” whenever they depart their home.
When questioned by Oprah about Archie’s current favorite word, Meghan expressed amusement, stating, “In the past few weeks, it’s been ‘hydrate,’ which is just hysterical.”
Harry chimed in, sharing that Archie also consistently urges people to “drive safe,” despite his tender age of not even two years old.
Interestingly, some royal enthusiasts drew parallels between Archie’s caring gesture of advising others to drive safely and Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.
Speculations arose that Diana’s spirit may be resonating through Archie, given her tragic demise in a car accident while fleeing paparazzi in Paris on August 31, 1997.
In the documentary “The Me You Can’t See,” Harry candidly discussed his ongoing struggles following his mother’s passing, expressing regret that she never had the chance to meet Meghan and witness their son’s growth.
Notably, Archie’s nursery features a photo of Diana, with his early words including “mama,” “papa,” and “grandma Diana.”
During a chat with James Corden in Montecito, Harry elaborated on Archie’s linguistic development, noting that the toddler can string together three to four words and even enjoys singing songs.
However, skepticism arose regarding the authenticity of the Sussexes’ accounts, with some questioning the consistency of their narratives.
Notably, James Corden, known for his involvement in programs for young parents, recently engaged with infant speech therapists, leading to contrasting conclusions about early childhood speech patterns.
The speech therapist emphasized that complex phrases like “grandma Diana” or “crocodile,” as claimed by Harry and Meghan, are unlikely initial words for infants.
Typically, babies begin vocal experimentation around two to three months, exploring simpler sounds like “da” or “ga” before progressing to basic combinations like “da da.”
The discrepancy between the Sussexes’ anecdotes and conventional speech development milestones prompted skepticism among experts and observers alike, raising questions about the accuracy of the reported milestones in Archie’s linguistic journey.